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Expert: Angela - 5/12/2010


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I will be working the Nativity design from blackberry Lane Designs on Lugana. When stitching something that can be read from different sides, should you stitch from only one direction so that all the stitches are crossed in the same manner?  It would seem to me that if you turn the fabric and stitch according to how you would read that side that the stitches would seem to be going in the wrong direction when compared to the original side.  Also, what is the rule about where to begin stitching on linen or even weave fabric?

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Hello, Kathy

I would recommend that you keep the stitches all going in the same direction as it will make the project look neat.

You would begin stitching in the center on the evenweave and Lugana fabrics exactly like if you were stitching on Aida cloth.

I hope that helps.  Good luck, and happy stitching! :)

Sincerely,

Angela :)

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I have 22+ years of cross stitching experience, which includes stitching on Aida, evenweave linen, vinyl canvas, and have stitched a design on a cotton t-shirt using waste canvas. I have also worked with beads and blending filament in quite a few projects. I have made many projects which include cross stitched mugs, a keychain, pictures, magnets, and the cotton t-shirt. I can answer questions pertaining to preparing and cleaning fabric, preparing clothing for stitching, how many threads to be used on which Aida cloth, and will try to help you to the best of my ability with other questions you may have. I am prompt in my responses and usually answer within 24 hours from when you ask your question. I look forward to helping you. :)

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